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October 23, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

China has reclaimed its position as Germany’s largest trading partner in the first eight months of 2025, signaling renewed global trade activity and continued collaboration between two of the world’s strongest economies. Preliminary data from the German statistics office show that trade between Germany and China reached €163.4 billion ($190.7 billion), slightly surpassing the €162.8 […]

October 23, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar emphasized that global trade with Africa should be built on mutual respect and shared growth, rather than solely focused on resource extraction. Speaking at the Reuters NEXT Gulf Summit in Abu Dhabi, Tuggar highlighted the importance of sustainable and equitable economic partnerships that support Africa’s development goals.   He urged […]

October 23, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

The United States is exploring the possibility of increasing beef imports from Argentina as part of a broader effort to stabilize domestic prices and enhance global trade cooperation in the agricultural sector. The initiative reflects a positive step toward strengthening international partnerships and supporting a balanced global food supply chain.   The proposed plan aims […]

October 23, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a plan to double Canada’s non-U.S. exports over the next decade, reflecting the country’s strategic focus on trade diversification and global economic growth.   Carney highlighted that while the United States remains an important trading partner, Canada must look beyond traditional markets to strengthen its global trade position. The […]

October 23, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

Georgia Governor Brian is visiting South Korea this week to meet with business leaders and strengthen bilateral economic relations, according to the Maeil Business Newspaper. The visit underscores ongoing efforts to deepen trade cooperation and investment opportunities between Georgia and South Korea.   The meetings aim to enhance collaboration in advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and […]

October 23, 2025

Nina E.

The International Trade Council is proud to recognize Krieger Worldwide as a distinguished honoree at this year’s Go Global Awards—a celebration that coincides with an extraordinary milestone: 60 years of service in the global trade industry.   Founded in 1965, Krieger Worldwide has built an enduring legacy as a trusted freight forwarder and U.S. Customs broker, proudly operating as a family-owned and operated business for six decades. […]

October 22, 2025

Lorgilyn Colesio

Pietermaritzburg & Midlands Chamber of Business (PMCB), one of South Africa’s oldest and most respected business organizations, has been nominated for the prestigious Go Global Awards 2025, scheduled for November 18–19, 2025, at One Great George Street, Westminster, London. This nomination recognizes the Chamber’s enduring impact in business advocacy, enterprise development, and regional economic growth. […]

October 21, 2025

Lorgilyn Colesio

Goenvi Technologies, an award-winning cleantech startup, is reshaping the future of carbon removal and circular economy innovation through its patented catalytic pyrolysis technology. Established with the mission of tackling the twin challenges of waste management and climate change, the company converts end-of-life plastics, RDF, tires, and biomass into biochar, alternate fuels, and chemicals—creating measurable climate […]

October 20, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday for their first official summit, focusing on expanding cooperation in the critical minerals sector and ensuring regional economic stability.   The meeting aims to deepen U.S. involvement in Australia’s rare earth and critical minerals industry amid […]

October 17, 2025

Kristan

Since the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act came into effect in March 2022, most discussions have focused—understandably—on its domestic workplace implications. The law prohibits the enforcement of arbitration agreements in cases involving sexual misconduct, a shift that many view as long overdue. But its ripple effects extend beyond HR departments […]

October 17, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

Singapore’s non-oil domestic exports recorded a strong rebound in September, rising 6.9% from the same period a year earlier, according to official government data released on Friday. The growth was primarily driven by higher shipments of electronic products.   The latest figures outperformed market expectations, which had predicted a 2.1% decline, and followed a revised […]

October 17, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

 U.S. and Brazilian officials held trade discussions on Thursday that both sides described as constructive, agreeing to coordinate a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva at the earliest possible date.   In a joint statement, both delegations confirmed plans to continue discussions on various fronts and establish […]

October 16, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

The United Kingdom’s economy posted modest growth in August, expanding by 0.1% from July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The slight improvement offers a positive signal for the country’s economic direction as Finance Minister Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil the national budget in November.   Although July’s GDP was revised to show […]

October 16, 2025

Jessica Jumaway

The German economy is set for slight growth in the final quarter of 2025, signaling renewed optimism for one of Europe’s largest trading nations. According to the Macroeconomic Policy Institute (IMK) at the Hans Boeckler Foundation, the latest economic indicator shows a recession probability of only 34.8%, suggesting stability and gradual recovery.   While exports […]

October 16, 2025

Nina E.

Veneto, Italy 15 October 2025 — The International Trade Council (ITC) and the Future Farming Consortium today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fast-track collaboration between agri-innovation leaders, industry buyers, and investors worldwide.   Under the MOU, the ITC will support the Consortium and its members to: Meet industry partners globally through curated B2B introductions, […]